This classic, heart wrenching story tells of three boys who play in the streets of New York City. We meet the families, teachers, policeman, and many other characters. The lessons learned by these boys are at times dangerous, funny, sad, and memorable. It is a time piece set in the 1940's and 1950's. It is written in three parts, Part One Titled School Daze tells of street games, fights, and what went on in school. Part Two tells of the Holidays. Part two is filled with excitment and surprise. Part three containes an herendous event as well as great joy and loneliness.

Two single mothers, "Mildred and Mary", are raising two of these boys in the heart of New York City where danger lurks around every corner. The third boy is being raised by an alcoholic father and is given no chance at life at all. Trouble Times Three reads fast, and will provide good reading entertainment for many hours.